Coronal Mass Ejection ~ CME

Like an
Electromagnetic
Pulse attack, a Space Weather event called a Coronal Mass
Ejection, or CME, can cause serious problems for
electrical systems on Earth. A CME produces a
magnetic shockwave that extends billions of miles into
space. If the Earth is in the path of this shockwave,
our electrical systems can be overloaded causing massive
damage to the power grid.

In 1859, a massive solar flare hit
North America causing telegraph systems to meltdown.
Known as the Carrington Event, a CME of this magnitude
today could knock out the Power Grid throughout North
America. In July 2012 the Earth narrowly missed a CME of
this magnitude.

Prepping for a CME follows the same
principles as preparing for an EMP.